Births Interactive Query (Natality)
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Natality data table
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How to use these dashboards
- Current visualizations include data from 2020; MDH will incorporate additional years as new data becomes available
- Due to the large volume of data displayed, users may need to scroll vertically or horizontally to view the complete information on each dashboard
- MDH encourages users to review the data specifications included in this user guide for additional context on the data:
Vital Statistics Interactive Query: User Guide (PDF) - For help and assistance with these dashboards, please contact the MDH Center for Health Statistics.
Natality data
Explore birth data trends by selecting various categories, such as low birth weight, maternal BMI, education level, and age group. Use these filters to explore patterns and gain insights into key factors affecting birth outcomes.
Counts fewer than 10 are represented by an asterisk (*) symbol.
Data table for download: 2020 Annual Summary: Birth Data (CSV)
Natality data table
This cross-tabulation of various categories, including race/ethnicity, marital status, attendant type, and low birth weight, allows you to compare and analyze the data across different dimensions. Please note that data may not be available if the same category is selected for both the row and column variable filters, as this may lead to empty or incomplete results.
Counts fewer than 10 are represented by an asterisk (*) symbol.
Data table for download: 2020 Annual Summary: Birth Data Table (ZIP)
Crude birth rates
Explore crude birth rate comparing statistics across selected categories. Data for missing or unknown counties is excluded from this visualization. The crude birth rate is the number of live births in a given population over a specified period of time, usually per 1,000 people. It provides a general measure of birth frequency in a population but does not account for the age or sex distribution of the population.
Data table for download: 2020 Annual Crude Birth Rates (CSV)
Crude fertility rates
Compare fertility rates by selecting 'All' counties, 'State of Minnesota' for statewide data, or specific counties. Data for missing or unknown counties is excluded from the dashboard. The fertility rate typically refers to the total fertility rate, which estimates the average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime, based on current age-specific fertility rates. Unlike the crude birth rate, the fertility rate considers the age distribution of women who are most likely to have children (typically ages 15-44).
Data table for download: 2020 Annual Crude Fertility Rates (CSV)